Academics at Champion

Aaron Rodgers Donates Football

Mrs. Kendrick’s class took a field trip to BloodSource.

Art class for high school students is loaded with experiences in sketching, painting, pottery, stained glass, sculpting, batiking, and much more. Use of these media provides students with the art terminology. Students work with the elements of art by making booklets, drawings,and taking photos. Study is done as a whole class by going on fieldtrips to local museums, glass shops, art supply stores, and guest speakers. Students are given several opportunities to critique famous, personal, and professional art pieces. They practice their skills and seek to improve throughout the year. Research is an important part of learning about art, so we use technology to incorporate projects and papers on the history of art, styles, techniques, and artists.

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/art/art_talk/index.php/al
This website provides flash cards, chapter summaries, access to online museums, art standards, digital projects, and much more for the Art classes at Champion using the textbook ArtTalk.

Art Museum Resources for projects, presentations, and reports:

http://www.mfa.org/index.asp
The Boston Museum of Art

http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/
Library of Congress

http://www.sfmoma.org/
San Fransisco Museum of Modern Art

http://www.egyptianmuseum.org/
Egyptian Museum in Cairo

http://www.british-museum.ac.uk/
British Museum in London

http://www.cjn.or.jp/tokugawa/index.html
Art Museum of Japan

http://www.metmuseum.org
The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spring Semester Bible 10 will focus on applying key biblical principles in our personal everyday life and in interacting with the world around us.  We will also complement what the students have been learning in 10th Grade World History and see the development of the nations through the God’s Word.  Bible 10 students will receive opportunities to serve at John McManus Elementary School on “B Schedule” Fridays.

Spring Semester Bible 11 will continue where we left off last semester and apply key Biblical principles in our personal everyday life and in interacting with the world around us.  We will also complement what the students have been learning in 11 Grade United States History and understand the development of America through God’s Word.  Bible 11 students will also have opportunities to serve at John McManus Elementary School on “B Schedule” Fridays. 

Spring Semester Bible 12 will continue where we left off last semester and apply key Biblical principles in everyday life including in our world, nation & government in order to better prepare the students for life beyond high school.  We will focus on understanding of how other faiths/religions, philosophies, world views and cultures view Jesus Christ and learn more regarding how the Bible separates itself with ALL other religious teachings/texts.  Bible 12 students will also have opportunities to serve at John McManus Elementary School on “A Schedule” Fridays. 

Spring Semester Bible 9 will continue where we left off last semester and apply key Biblical principles in everyday life in the 21st Century World.  This semester we will discover greater truths in the Word of God through history and geography.  Bible 9 students will learn about some of the ancient lands and several modern nations, including the United States, and how God of the Scriptures has shaped history, cultures, and individuals.  In addition to the Bible, we will use other texts (such as geography books), maps, charts and graphs.  The main goal will be to discover how “His Story” has always shaped history in the past and today. 

Champion students summarize their testimony with Auction-goers.

I have been at Champion since July of 2006. I earned a BA degree in music from Westmont College and before coming here was a Bible Study Fellowship teaching leader for 6 years. I work full time as the Registrar and am privileged to teach 10th grade Bible (The New Testament).  My appreciation for Champion runs deep.  When hired I was able to have my daughter come for her last 2 years of high school.  Having her brothers attend public school and my daughter 2 years at a public high school I was able to experience/witness the contrast between the public and Christian environment as well as the smaller class size.  I asked my daughter what she appreciated about Champion.  Hands down it was the freedom to express Christian values and more pointedly the absense of gang activity and general lack of morals endured in the public school.  Here I witnessed her being accepted and loved by fellow students.  As a parent I appreciated the personal involvement of her teachers encouraging her even in her most difficult classes.  For me working here is a God given privilege.  To be able to encourage students in their faith walk, and provide them with a working knowledge of scripture is a wonderful challenge and joy.

College and Career Planning, forms and documents for students and parents, Financial Aid and more.

Scholarship Opportunities—Week of 2/21/2012

Deadline—Scholarship—Qualifications/Notes—Amount—Application info/Website (if available)
***NEW THIS WEEK***

***2/21/12—CIF Scholar Athlete of the year - GPA 3.5 or higher; minimum of two years of varsity play in California (must participate as a senior) letters of recommendation and a (approximately) 500-word essay, $2,000 - $5,000. Application available from the athletic director or counselor.

***2/29/12—No Calif Sports Association Scholarship - BY NOMINATION (one student per school) selected on the basis of sports activity, extra curricular activity, grades, and financial need, $2,500, student selected by nomination; if you wish to be considered, see your counselor.

***3/16/12—Lydia Schulerud Scholarship Endowment—Graduating senior, 3.0 GPA or higher, pursing an animal/veterinary field of study (50% need, 25% desire to pursue animal/vet fields of study, 25% scholastic achievement) up to $11,240. Applications available from counselor.

***3/16/12—Jerry Novatny Journalism Scholarship—Graduating senior committed to pursuing a career in journalism, 2.8 GPA or better (50% need, 25% scholastic achievement, 25% essay) $560.  Applications available from counselor.

***3/16/12—Women’s Improvement Club—Graduating female, 50% need, 25% leadership, 25% scholastic. $500. Applications available from counselor.

***3/31/12—Portuguese Historical & Cultural Society—Graduating senior of Portuguese descent with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Eight (8) scholarships: (1) $1,000 & (7) $500.  Applications available from counselor.

***4/1/12—Sierra Central Scholarship—Graduating HS senior or current college student who is a member of SCCU or has a parent/guardian who is a member; completed application and essay, 20-$500 scholarships. Application available on line at http://www.sierracentral.com

***4/6/12—American Iris Society—Students planning to pursue a career in the horticulture or floriculture field $500, Applications available from counselor.

***4/22/12—2012 Student-view Scholarship—Online application survey; awarded via random drawing, 8-$500; 2-$1,000; 1-$4,000 scholarships.  Log on to http://www.student-view.com

2/29/12—Cappex “I don’t want to Pay for College” Scholarship—Plan to enroll in college in the next 12 months.  Up to $1,000. http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/notes/capd.jsp

2/29/12—Buick Achievers Scholarships—Graduating seniors planning to attend a four-year college or university and major in engineering/technology or a specified list of related fields, and interested in pursuing a career in the automotive or related industries $2,000 (1,000 awarded) and $25,000 (100 awarded).  More information and application online at http://www.buickachievers.com

3/2/12—Educational Talent Search Scholarships—Graduating seniors who are currently enrolled in the CSU Chico ETS program and who plan to attend college in the fall, 2012.  Award amounts TBA.  Applications available from Counselor.

3/15/12—Italian Catholic Federation—Graduating seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher who are Roman Catholic and of Italian descent or have a parent or grandparent who is a member of the ICF. $400 each.  Applications available online at http://www.icf.org

3/30/12—Rotary “Service Above Self” Scholarship—Graduating senior who write a letter of interest describing his/her “acts of service to others” (may also be nominated by a third party) $500, Information available by contacting Trudi Angel, e-mail:

4/9/12—Sacramento Region Community Foundation Philip M Doud Memorial Scholarship—Established to provide financial assistance for college bound students who have endured hardship and/or overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. Criteria includes 3.0 GPA or higher, pursuing a degree in Public Affairs/Admin or Political Sci/Government, $1,000, more information and downloadable application at http://www.sacregcf.org

4/10/12—North Central District AAFCS—Graduating seniors pursuing career studies in related Family and Consumer Science fields (e.g., Consumer Science, Early Child Development, Food Science, Dietetics & Nutrition, Family & Consumer Science, Food Service & Hospitality, Fashion or Interior Design AND OTHERS), 2 @ $400 each, application available online at North Central District http://www.aafcs-ca.org

4/29/12—Canyon Oaks “Bridging the Gap” Scholarship—Canyon Oaks Women’s Golf Club Breast Cancer Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors residing in Butte and Glenn Counties who have lost a parent or sibling to breast cancer or who has a parent or sibling in treatment for breast cancer. $2,500.  Applications available from Counselor.

3/15/12—CANERS Foundation Schlarship (Calif Assoc of Nurseries & Garden Centers)—Graduating senior entering college in a horticultural-related field in fall 2012 (e.g., horticulture, agribusiness, viticulture, or pomology); $2500 minimum award. Applications available online at CANERS website—http://www.cangc.org/index.cfm/fuseaction/home.showpage/pageID/31/index.htm

4/15/12—American Legion Legacy Scholarship—High school senior or high school graduate, pursuing post-secondary education in a school in the U.S., who is the child of a deaceased United States military and Guard Reserve personnel who died on active duty on or after September 11,2001; scholarship amount varies; http://www.fastweb.com/content/featured_scholarships

4/2/12—CWGGF (California Wine Grape Growers Foundation)—Graduating senior who plans to attend a UC, CSU or California Community College in Fall, 2012, and who has a parent/guardian who is or was a vineyard employee of a wine grape grower during the 2011 or 2012 season; four $2,000 awards. Information web site: http://www.cwggf.org

3/1/12—Sons of Italy Study Grant—Grant awarded to high school seniors for a 30-day study session in Italy in July, 2012 Range $500 - $5,000, http://www.sonsofitalyca.org

3/1/12—Sons of Italy 2012 Academic Scholarship—High school senior wholly or partially of Italian descent who is enrolled in an accredited trades school, college, university or community college for Fall, 2012, Range $500 - $5,000, http://www.sonsofitalyca.org

2/24/12—Tri Counties Bank—Graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA or higher IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR & planning to attend a college full time within 12 months following HS graduation, 2 scholarships @ $500 each, information available online at http://www.tcbk.com

3/1/12—U S Bank Scholarship Program—A high school senior planning to enroll by 9/2012, OR college freshman, sophomore or junior currently enrolled, at an eligible 4-yr college or university participating in the U.S. Bank Student Loan Program. Must be a U S citizen or permanent resident alien. 40 - $1,000 scholarships http://www.usbank.com/scholarship

Ongoing info. The Christian Connector—Various scholarships and college information available on this website $1,000 - $2,500, http://www.christianconnector.com/

Searching for Scholarships….
One caution about scholarship searches in general is to be wary of those individuals or “companies” who want to help you to find scholarships for a fee. Many of our seniors’ parents have received, or will, at some point, receive, information in the mail inviting them to a “free interview” that ends up with the sales pitch to “sign here for a small fee and we’ll help you find scholarships.” Scholarships are advertised for free on the internet, and via e-mail and regular mail to high schools; these companies are simply trying to “make a buck” by giving information to parents that is available for free.

Scholarship websites for future searches:
http://www.makingitcount.com/Scholarship
http://www.scholarships.com/
http://thecollegesolutionblog.com/
http://educatorsconnection.com/index.php
http://www.scholarshipmonkey.com/
http://www.fastweb.com

Other helpful websites:
CSU application and information: http://www.CSUMentor.edu
SAT or SAT Subject Test http://www.collegeboard.com
ACT exam: http://www.ACT.org

Basics of understanding and performing drama.

Learning and mastering facets of Grammar, Vocabulary, and Literature.

Mastering CA standards for Grammar, Literature, and Vocabulary - and more!

Students will master the concepts of Vocabulary, Grammar, and Literature according to CA standards.

Learning and mastering the concepts of Grammar, Literature, and Vocabulary according to CA state standards.

CONGRATULATIONS to our cheerleaders!  The seven girls in the attached photo have been working very hard for the last five weeks.  They are on their way to North Carolina on March 3rd to compete in the Christian Cheerleading Association NATIONAL competition.  (Back to front, left to right) Shawna Nelson, Mary Romero, Karlee Burns, Nicollette Singleton, Emily Reynolds, Katie Massey, and Dana Bechtol.

This course fulfills the California state requirements for high school graduation. It is a one semester course, offered during the freshman year of high school. Topics included are Body Systems, Nutrition, Infectios Diseases, Life Managment,Physical Fitness, Drugs & Alcohol, and Adolescent Maturity, Relationships and Responsibility. 

Physical activites

Creative art.

Junior High Bible class is focused on three areas, Bible knowledge, personal growth and ministering to our world. Through out the year we will look at the parts of Bible, the books and the tools we can use to find specific scripture.  We will also study Old Testament kings Saul, David and Solomon.  We will spend time looking at our world, our community, our school, our family, and ourselves to gain a better understanding of what God wants from us as individuals and how we can be better used to spread the word of God. We will also look at some of the organizations that are actively being the hands and feet of God. 

The library works to supplement the teachers classroom lessons. This goal is accomplished by the purchase of; books, DVDs, audio books, database subscription, and computers. The library computers are available for on-line research.
The library also provides other educational services such as inter-net mysteries and search brochures to help students more efficiently and effectively use the internet for research. We also have lessons to aid our students in becoming familiar with our library. APA format brochures are also available for students to correctly document their research in their projects. Lastly, we also work to provide a variety of reading genres to encourage student reading.
If you have any book suggestion to add to our wish list, or wish to help with our Helps list you can e-mail me at .  Thank you.  To see our current wish list and Helps list click the see more link below. 

Prerequisite: Pass Pre-Algebra with a grade of “C” or better.
Textbook:
Saxon Algebra 1, 2009 edition, Saxon Publishing, Dr. Frank Wang.

Course Description:
This course covers integers, combined like terms, solving and graphing linear and quadratic functions, factoring, proportional thinking, Pythagorean Theorem, area and perimeter, functions, inequalities, and absolute value. Meets UC/CUS “C” requirement.

Cover state standards for Algebra ll. 

1 year - 10 credits - grade 12
Covers state standards

Covers state standards of Geometry.

Covers state standards for pre-algebra.